Roberto De Zerbi has spoken to the media before Brighton's Premier League match against Manchester United on Saturday.

Here's what he had to say:

• Evan Ferguson returned to training yesterday, but will be assessed before the game.

• New signing Ansu Fati is available for selection, but De Zerbi acknowledged the lack of time he's had to gel with the squad: "I want him to enjoy the game and I want to enjoy his ability. I don't want to put any pressure on him. He has had only had three or four training sessions."

• When asked about Fati's best position, De Zerbi said: "He can play number 9, 10 or 11 as well. He's a big talent, but I've only been working with him for a week. If you ask me again in one month, I can be more precise."

• The Italian is looking forward to managing at Old Trafford: "It will be an honour for me to coach in this stadium but I don't want to be a tourist there. We want to play in the right way and win."

• More on Brighton's opponents: "Manchester United are still a great team, great players and a great manager, one of the best managers in Europe."

• The manager says he has a "very important month" ahead: "We start with United and we finish with Liverpool. We play against big teams and we are excited to start playing."

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